School Counselor
ID: 140A2325Q0037Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRSINDIAN EDUCATION ACQUISITION OFFICEAlbuquerque, NM, 87104, USA

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL (U009)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (ISBEE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6c6229e179ef4fe39e5f41301db83e65/view
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    The Bureau of Indian Education, under the Department of the Interior, is seeking proposals for a School Counselor position at the Pine Ridge School in South Dakota. The contract, structured as a Firm Fixed Price agreement, aims to provide essential counseling services to a significant K-12 student population, including the management of special education plans. This opportunity is crucial for enhancing educational support within the Pine Ridge community, ensuring a safe and compliant environment for students, with specific requirements for personnel safety and background checks. Interested parties can contact Leah Azure at leahr.azure@bie.edu or (505) 803-4256 for further details, with the contract performance period extending over five years.

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    Azure, Leah
    (505) 803-4256
    leahr.azure@bie.edu
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    The document outlines a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Bureau of Indian Education seeking a School Counselor for the Pine Ridge School in South Dakota, serving a significant K-12 population and managing several special education plans. It details the contract type as Firm Fixed Price with delivery terms specified as FOB Destination. The RFP includes the contract’s key elements, including performance periods spanning five years, electronic invoicing requirements, security protocols for personnel involved, and comprehensive background investigation requirements to ensure the safety of Indian children. The document emphasizes that all key personnel assigned must be U.S. citizens, with provisions for Indian Preference in hiring. It specifies mandatory safety regulations, including personal protective equipment and health checks related to immunizations, to maintain a safe school environment. The document also lists essential contract clauses that ensure compliance with federal regulations, including payment terms, reporting requirements, and the importance of contractor performance evaluation via the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). This collaboration aims to provide high-quality counseling services, thus enhancing educational support for students in the Pine Ridge community.
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